More Information on The Effects of Speed on Highway Safety

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More Information on The Effects of Speed on Highway Safety

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More confirmation of the findings of the study we participated in back in the 90s, see Effects of Speed on Accident Frequency?

Following recently posted on Linkedin:
Global Road Safety Partnership
  • In Australia, the speed limit on Melbourne’s rural and outer freeway network was increased from 100 km/h to 110 km/h in 1987 and then changed back to 100 km/h in 1989.

    Compared to a control group (an area where the speed limit remained the same), the injury crash rate per kilometer traveled increased by 24.6% following the change from 100 to 110 km/h, and decreased by 19.3% following the change back to 100 km/h.

    When speeds reduce, everyone wins.

    #RoadSafety
Be sure to see our topic Effects of Speed on Accident Frequency?
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